Evaluation of elite turmeric (Curcuma long) clones for growth, yield and quality attributes
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Evaluation of elite turmeric (Curcuma long) clones for growth, yield and quality attributes
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Creator |
Dhatt, A S
Arora, Sadhna Chawla, Neena Sidhu, A S Garg, Naveen |
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Tumeric; Curcuma longa; Yield; Curcumin; Oleoresin. Quality; Shrinkage; Colour
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Description |
A field experiment was conaucted during 2003-06 to evaluate 5 elite clones of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) for growth, yield and quality attributes. The maximum yield was recorded in 'PH 3' (31.96 tonnes/ha). followed by 'PH 4' (28.92 tonnes/ha). 'PH 4' was the earliest to mature (214.64. days) and 'PH 3' was the latest (238.25 days). In terms of quality attributes, clone 'PH 3' recorded maximum oleoresin (7.61%)and colour Lightness (47.20) while 'PH 4' showed maximum curcumin (3.33%), yellowness (27.44) and shrinkage ratio (0.98). Based upon extensive evaluation. 'PH 3' and 'PH 4' were recommended in medium and early maturity groups, respectively for commericial cultivation in Punjab.
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The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
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Date |
2008-07-05
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article |
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application/pdf
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http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/9825
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The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences; Vol 78, No 7 (2008)
0019-5022 |
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Language |
eng
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http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/9825/4392
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Rights |
Copyright (c) 2014 The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
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